Dobby Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Dobby means 'fool' or 'simpleton'.
Meaning of the Name Dobby
Dobby is a name of English origin. It is derived from the word 'dob', which means 'fool' or 'simpleton'. The name is often associated with the character Dobby the House Elf from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, who is known for his loyalty and willingness to serve others.
Popularity of the Name Dobby
The popularity for the name Dobby peaked in popularity in the year 1967 with 5 births, which ranked number 10,768 out of 11,247 unique names for that year. Dobby had the most male births in 1967 with 5, which ranked number 3,967 out of 4,552 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Dobby
Popularity of Dobby by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Dobby. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Dobby in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Dobby is a great pick!
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